LFD Recruit Class 75 Graduation

The Lexington Fire Department held the graduation ceremony for Recruit Class 75 on May 15, 2026. The event included presentations by city officials, including Mayor Linda Gordon and Fire Chief Jason Wells, who emphasized the importance of public safety funding and support for firefighters. The ceremony recognized the completion of training for 31 new probationary firefighters, many with prior experience or family ties to the department. While the meeting focused on honoring the graduates and their commitment to service, no procurement, contracting, or budget allocation decisions were discussed during the event.